Trnava, SK

Eastern Europe FVL Director

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

The Finished Vehicles Logistics Director is responsible for leading the Finished Vehicles Logistics product across multiples countries in the cluster Eastern Europe.

This role oversees the development, performance, and profitability of vehicle transport solutions. The position is responsible for defining and executing the cluster product strategy in line with the regional one, ensuring operational excellence, driving commercial growth, and building strong customer relationships.

The Director will lead cross-country coordination to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient vehicle logistics transport services and compound operations.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Product Strategy & Development: Define and implement the cluster Finished Vehicles Logistics (FVL) product strategy across multiples countries, ensuring alignment with market trends, customer needs, and company objectives.

Commercial Growth: Support business development and key account teams to win new business and expand existing contracts by developing competitive FVL solutions and value propositions.

Product Performance Management: Monitor and optimize product performance, including revenue, margins, service levels, and operational efficiency across the regional network.

Operational Excellence: Drive operational consistency and best practices across countries to improve transport performance, yard management and operational quality.

Regional Governance & Alignment: Provide functional leadership and coordination across the multiples countries to ensure alignment on product strategy, priorities, and standards.

Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with automotive OEMs, key stakeholders, and acting as a coordinator for Finished Vehicles Logistics new products solutions (CAAC, Batteries Reverse Logistics, etc.).

Financial Performance: Contribute to the management of the product P&L, supporting budgeting, pricing strategy, cost control, and investment prioritization.

Innovation & Sustainability: Lead initiatives to enhance digital capabilities, visibility, and sustainable logistics solutions, including CO₂ reduction and network optimization.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Proven experience in the Logistics sector preferably in Finished Vehicle Logistics, Automotive, or Supply Chain;

Overall knowledge in Project Management, Lean management, IT and integration related to the business

Entrepreneurial and results-driven mindset, you go after the deal and focus on long-term value;

Excellent communication skills in English

Analytical approach and solution orientation

Willingness to travel within Europe

As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation.

Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.